How this will help

Bentley Hall Farm in Bury operate as an illegal puppy farm. They have been doing so since August 2011 when their license (issued by Bury Council in Greater Manchester, UK) lapsed – an offence under the Breeding and Sale of Dogs Act that carries a maximum punishment of three months in jail and a £2,500 fine. No prosecution have been brought against them despite the Council being aware of the operation.

Puppies (Border Collies, Labradors and Alaskan Malamutes) are kept in dark barns, separated from their mothers, with inadequate provisions such as bedding and little straw on the floor. Many people have reported puppies dying with days of getting them home. Many others have reported puppies with sever aggression problems.

When questioned by the Manchester Evening News, the owner said he saw no issues with the way the dogs were bred at the farm. He added he was aware it was illegal for him to breed dogs on a large-scale without a licence – but he no longer had one because Bury council had made it 'impossible', adding "I know it's illegal".

Richard Speakman has uploaded videos to his Facebook account (available for public view) showing the dogs in these conditions and describes them as "cute". The page also shows a video of a horse weaving - commonly caused by stress.

Please make your voice count and sign this petition to help the hundreds of puppies that suffer at Bentley Hall Farm each year. Dogs are not a money making scheme and deserve respect, love and above all else dignity.